Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Alfred Edmond Jr. Once again, it’s the time of year when pressure on consumers to do their part to boost the engine of our economy begins to build. The “official” start of the holiday shopping season,...
View ArticleWhat the Future Holds for Consumers
I remember how excited my husband and I were when we first ordered groceries online. It was a supermarket shopper’s dream! We loved the convenience. It just doesn’t get any better than this. Or does...
View Article5 Steps For Preparing Your Business For Valentine’s Day Consumers
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. Millions of Americans are buying gifts galore to show their love for significant others, with spending expected to reach a record $18.9 billion, according to the...
View Article3 Concerns Consumers Should Have About the Verizon/AOL Merger
The $4.4 Billion Verizon acquisition of AOL wasn’t an antitrust concern, the FCC announced in May that they would not review the merger, and the FTC hasn’t either. [Related: Verizon to Buy AOL for $4.4...
View ArticleBlack Voices Matter on Social Media, and Corporate America is Listening
Social networking and community have been the hallmarks of black society in the United States since its beginning. Church and community gatherings were critical to survival and evolution. That’s why it...
View ArticleCyber Crimes Top Consumers’ List of Fears
All the news of financial data breaches have many consumers on edge. In fact, the Better Business Bureau notes a Gallup study which finds that consumers fear getting their identity hacked more than any...
View ArticleBlack Entrepreneurs Rejoice! People Are in the Mood to Spend This Holiday
Many retailers–whether owned by black entrepreneurs or white–will get an early gift with Americans expected to spend more this holiday shopping season than last year, a new survey shows. Consumers...
View ArticleCombat Porch Piracy This Holiday Shopping Season With These 11 Steps
With the holiday shopping season unfolding soon, now is the time consumers should consider taking steps to prevent thieves from stealing packages or gifts off porches. That activity tends to surge with...
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